This list, from a theft survey conducted by American consulting firm Jack L.Hayes International, reveals the top products that shoplifters love to steal.

Sticky fingers ... cosmetics are an easy target.Source:Getty Images

COSMETICS

Small items such as lip glosses and eye shadow pots can be easily slipped into a shoplifter's pocket.

The high price of luxury cosmetics - with lipsticks costing upwards of $50 - heightens their covetability, making them a prime target for thieves.

Pregnancy tests can be easily resold by shoplifters online.Source:Supplied

PREGNANCY TESTS

Pregnancy tests are also among the items most commonly targeted by thieves, particularly organised-crime networks as they are easy to resell online, says MarketWatch.

There's also the embarrassment factor - young shoppers might steal a pregnancy test rather than risk blushing as they take it to the register. Which bring us to ...

The high price of condoms is a turn-off for shoplifters who prefer to just pocket them.Source:News Limited

CONDOMS

The small size and relatively high price tempts some people to pop them into their pocket, MarketWatch says.

And if you're a teenager living in a small town, it could well be a more attractive option than being sniggered at when you taken them to the register.

Designer undies are always a hit.Source:Supplied

UNDERWEAR

Designer underwear is another hot target - and is easily slipped on in a changing room. Some thieves have been known to layer on several pairs of undies and four or five bras before making their way out of the fitting room.

Like pregnancy tests, baby formula is light, has low shipping costs and can be sold online. All in all, a hot target for thieves.

MEN'S RAZORS

Men's razors are among the most popular stolen items in the US, according to the National Retail Federation and research firm Euromonitor International's Global Retail Theft Barometer.

Razors are pretty much an essential item that many believe are over-priced, making them

Rings can be slipped into a pocket with the minimum of fuss.Source:Supplied

JEWELLERY

Necklaces and rings can be easily slipped into a pocket, says Kathy Rodkey, author of The Customer Isn't Always Right. Some thieves even have the gall to walk out of the shop wearing watches, bracelets and even earrings. There is always a heavy demand for gold and silver as they can be easily resold or melted down, Rodkey told MarketWatch.

Apple iPhone accessories are hot property for thieves.Source:Supplied

PHONE ACCESSORIES

Smartphone chargers, cases and headphones can be easy pickings for thieves as - unlike the acutal smartphone itself - they are often not nailed to the counter.

Researchers say the items are particularly popular at Christmas time when shoplifters will swipe the luxury items for friends and family.